Intro 
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In a manger filled with hay
G                     C
The Virgin Mother's baby lay
G                     C                      D
While shepherds stood trembling at the sight
G                  C
This child was the King of Kings
G                          C
But God who knows and sees all things
G                    D                        G  
Sent a simple man to show the world the light
G         C
He sent a carpenter
               G
A carpenter to build His kingdom here
C
A carpenter
                       Am                  D
He sent a carpenter to build on faith, not fear
Em                          C
The proof lay in those nail-scarred hands
Em                   C
So every heart Would understand
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He sent a carpenter to build His kingdom here
                   C
His father's house here on Earth
G                      C
Was built on faith and by His works
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Grew strong just like the rock it stood upon
                      C
Then God spoke to His only Son
G                         C
And told him that his job was done
         G               D            G
When the last nail was finally driven home
G         C
He sent a carpenter
                     G
A carpenter to build His kingdom here
C
A carpenter
                       Am                    D
He sent a carpenter to build on faith, not fear
Em                          C
The proof lay in those nail-scarred hands
Em                     C
So every heart could understand
          G                  D           C
He sent a carpenter to build His kingdom here

Instrumental

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Em                          C
The proof lay in those nail-scarred hands
Em                   C  
So every heart could understand
       G            D                    C
He sent a carpenter to build His kingdom here
       G            D                    G     D
He sent a carpenter to build His kingdom here